Promised Land

Episode 1

Saving Grace: Part 2

Thu, Oct 1, 1998

Nathaniel is kidnapped by the woman whose family was killed in a car accident involving Joe, Nathaniel's father, who selfishly and recklessly drove drunk. Sandra Mills is an alcoholic and struggling with life. Claire visits Darlene Jones, a prisoner on Death Row who she has planned teach to read. Dinah writes a letter to Darlene which Claire has to read to her, asking her to meet her before her time runs out. Dinah shares a poem that she wrote and Claire encourages Darlene to leave a special poem, letter, song or home movie to her own little girl and to set her child free of herself, while rejecting her own mother from the execution.

Episode 2

Balancing Act

Thu, Oct 8, 1998

Dinah refuses to answer Josh's questions about rumors that she is sleeping with a football player, but Josh ultimately defends her honor when her friend Eric begins spreading rumors about her.

Episode 3

Restoration

Thu, Oct 15, 1998

The Greenes stay with a family while Russell and Josh restore the home. Dinah sees the daughter throwing up to lose weight. She decides it's a good idea Claire catches her and makes her research it. Nathaniel and the son go "ghost" hunting.

Episode 4

Baptism of Fire

Thu, Oct 22, 1998

Episode 5

Chasin' the Blues

Thu, Oct 29, 1998

Josh takes off to get Amber in Austin and runs into some trouble. Nathaniel meets a colorful character, with many "talents".

Episode 6

Denver, Welcome Home

Thu, Nov 5, 1998

The Greenes to move into a vacant house rent free on the condition that Russell fixes up the place. They try being friends with the neighbor kid who has had a rough family life. Claire gets a job at the school and the locals are furious when Dinah gets special treatment from the principal. The locals look to get their hangout back by any means.

Episode 7

Anywhere But Here

Thu, Nov 12, 1998

Josh is jumped while getting groceries. He is saved by a boy who turns out to be homeless and has lots of secrets.

Episode 8

And Baby Makes Three

Thu, Nov 19, 1998

Josh starts dating a girl who has a child. Dinah befriends an eccentric and kind of rude girl.

Episode 9

Out of Bounds

Thu, Dec 3, 1998

Russell volunteers at a local youth shelter, where he soon becomes the object of Amy, a teenage drug addict's, affections. Meanwhile, L.T. is given an ultimatum from his former gang member friends: help with a drug deal or live in fear.

Episode 10

Jury Duty

Thu, Dec 17, 1998

Claire serves on a jury. When she convinces the jury the defendant just may be innocent. She must battle with her own doubts after finding out some disturbing news afterwards.

Episode 11

The Visitor

Thu, Jan 7, 1999

Shamaya has a stalker, who turns out to be someone from her past she's not to happy to see. LT is even more unhappy to see him.

Episode 12

Wounded Hearts

Thu, Jan 14, 1999

LT and Shamaya's Dad is dying and now living in the house, causing more tension between the brother and sister. LT is living in the trailer with Josh and they are not getting along. Dinah gets invited to a costume party.

Episode 13

It's All in the Family

Thu, Jan 14, 1999

LT attempts to understand and come to terms with his estranged dad, and his anger at the fact that his imminent death will take him away from once again while LT and his sister Shamaya come to grips with the void left in their lives.

Episode 14

Under Cover

Thu, Mar 25, 1999

LT's new girlfriend is actually a narc; Dinah's boyfriend shocks her parents.

Episode 15

In the Money

Thu, Apr 1, 1999

Russell risks losing a wealthy volunteer at the teen shelter, when he tells her to stop throwing money around and explains how the money could really help the kids. Meanwhile, Dinah and boyfriend Michael (Jesse Petrick) plan a weekend alone.

Episode 16

Pursuit of Happiness

Thu, Apr 8, 1999

Claire worries that Josh's involvement with Bobbie could be a problem. Margot "Ashleigh Norman" is hit by a car and her mother's "Christine Healy" agoraphobia prevents her from visiting Margot in the hospital. Meanwhile, L.T.'s award-winning play is disqualified for its subject matter.

Episode 17

What's in a Word

Thu, Apr 15, 1999

Nathaniel's casual use of a racial term sparks outrage as his parents try to deal with the aftermath of his actions.

Episode 18

A Day in the Life

Thu, Apr 22, 1999

LT's friend, Jimmy, witnesses a drive-by shooting, while Russell gets an up-close and personal view of gang violence when he becomes a security guard at Claire's school.

Episode 19

Leaving the Life

Thu, Apr 29, 1999

Russell and LT try to help a young girl who is ordered to shoot a rival gang member or put her family and self in mortal danger.

Episode 20

Baby Steps

Thu, May 6, 1999

L.T. and Vicki "Chad Morgan" pose as a couple in order to research and write a newspaper article on interracial dating. Margot struggles with her mother's independence. Russell and Claire disagree over whether he should become a police officer.

Episode 21

Darkness Visible

Thu, May 13, 1999

L.T. is assaulted by a schizophrenic man (Billy Dee Williams), who also steals his camera. L.T. then discovers the man was once a great photographer. Meanwhile, Dinah is worried she won't be asked to the spring dance, and Russell sees some police action.

Episode 22

Finale

Thu, May 20, 1999

LT meets a woman selling her baby to a dealer and uncovers an illegal adoption ring; Josh heads off to college.